According to The Gazette, HGTV has purchased the house used for the exterior shots in The Brady Bunch TV show for $3.5 million in order to stage a renovation show. The cast of the original show believes the network overpaid. The surviving members of the original cast appear in the new show to reminisce as the remodeled home was reconfigured to match the interiors shown on TV which were actually shot on a sound stage.
"We enjoy being together, doing other projects, but this is the first time the magic is back," said Susan Olsen, who played Cindy on "The Brady Bunch."
When the house went on the market in 2018, HGTV won a bidding war that drove the price up to $3.5 million — or $1.6 million over the listing price for the then-2,400-square-foot residence. "They paid way too much, I mean WAY too much for this house," said Barry Williams, who played Greg. "That was the crazy part," agreed Christopher Knight, who co-starred as Peter.
The house was expanded, remodeled and redecorated to give it trademark elements of the set version, including the wood-paneled living room with a floating staircase, orange-and-green kitchen and Greg's attic digs.
"The Brady Bunch" cast said they were called on to put their demolition muscle and design skills into the renovation, aided by HGTV hosts including Jonathan and Drew Scott of "Property Brothers." The actors reminisce in the series about making the show and the co-stars they have lost.
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